Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Develop scope of model

1.1 Identify relevant data processes and sources of information

1.2 Identify information-gathering method  and modelling  methodology to be used

1.3 Document modelling information gathered

1.4 Validate modelling information with client 

2. Gather process data

2.1 Identify business functions and collect process data using chosen method

2.2 Identify external events, procedures and results

2.3 Identify processes and required decomposition

3. Develop and validate data model

3.1 Model process data according to modelling methodology

3.2 Validate process model with client to determine inaccuracies

3.3 Incorporate identified changes, as required

3.4 Review business rules to determine impact on process models and change as required

3.5 Validate completed process models with client

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• identify data processes that represent the client's business reality
• model these processes according to industry and organisation standard
• document the model.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• appropriate learning and assessment support when required
• modified equipment for people with special needs
• client business requirements
• database software
• computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools or other modelling software.

Method of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

• verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:

• process modelling
• business rules

• review of completed data model and associated documentation prepared by candidate.

Guidance information for assessment 

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Information gathering method  may include:

• interviews
• observation
• questionnaires
• surveys.

Modelling  may include:

• activity definition report (process definition)
• activity dependency diagram
• activity hierarchy diagrams (process diagrams)
• data flow diagrams
• use case diagrams.

Client  may include:

• employees
• external organisations
• individuals
• internal departments.